WASHINGTON GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 Washington, CT, USA
Designed by David Johnson
Washington Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in the Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut, a region known for its wooded landscape and New England village character. The course was designed by David Johnson, whose work appears primarily in the northeastern United States. The property features the elevation changes and natural contours typical of this part of Connecticut, with fairways that move through mature hardwood forests and open meadows.
The routing takes advantage of the site's topography, presenting golfers with uphill and downhill approaches as well as sidehill lies that require thoughtful club selection and shot shaping. The layout reflects a traditional parkland style, with tree-lined corridors defining many holes and greens that incorporate the natural slope of the land. Seasonal conditions vary considerably, with firm, fast conditions common in summer and softer playing surfaces during wetter periods of spring and fall.
Washington Golf Club serves a membership drawn largely from the surrounding Litchfield County area and seasonal residents of the region. The club maintains a relatively quiet profile within Connecticut golf circles, focusing on member play rather than tournament hosting or public recognition. The alternate tees referenced in the course name likely provide flexibility for different skill levels or varied playing experiences from the same routing, a common feature in member-focused clubs seeking to maximize course versatility.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Washington (Alternate Tees) was designed by David Johnson.
Washington (Alternate Tees) at Washington Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Washington (Alternate Tees) is 71.
Washington (Alternate Tees) plays 5,535 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Washington (Alternate Tees) is 122.
Washington (Alternate Tees) is a 18-hole course.